The 14th T20 match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 will be played between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) on 28 August 2025 at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad. This is an important match of this six-team T20 league.
The match will start at 4:30 am IST. ABF are at the top of the points table, while TKR are at the fourth position. TKR have registered a win recently, while ABF’s form has been up and down.
The live telecast of the match will be available on FanCode in India.
TKR vs ABF 2025: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches, ABF has a 3-0 lead over TKR. In the first match on 20 August 2025, ABF defeated TKR by 6 runs when ABF scored 146/6 and TKR were bowled out for 159/6 with Obed McCoy bowling brilliantly (4 wickets). ABF also defeated TKR twice in 2024.
Trinbago Knight Riders and Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Team Status
Trinbago Knight Riders: TKR have won 2 and lost 1 out of 3 matches, with which they are fourth in the points table (NRR +0.367). Their batting has been brilliant with Colin Munro (207 runs in 3 seasons, 69.00 average) and Kieron Pollard (127 runs in 3 seasons, 42.33 average).
Usman Tariq (8 wickets in 3 seasons) and Akeal Hosein (3 wickets in 3 seasons) leading the bowling attack. TKR defeated St Kitts & Nevis Patriots by 7 wickets in their previous match.
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons: ABF have won 3 out of 6 matches, lost 2 and had a no result in 1, with which they are at the top of the points table (NRR -1.103). Their batting has been impressive with Karima Gore (166 runs in 5 seasons, 33.20 average) and Imad Wasim (120 runs in 5 seasons).
In bowling, Obed McCoy (8 wickets in 5 overs) and Jayden Seales (6 wickets in 5 overs) have performed well. ABF lost to Guyana Amazon Warriors by 27 runs in their last match.
Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) Probable Playing XI
- Colin Munro
- Alex Hales
- Nicholas Pooran(C&WK)
- Kieron Pollard
- Keacy Carty
- Andrew Russell
- Akeal Hosein
- Sunil Narine
- Usman Tariq
- Mohammad Aamir
- Terrence Hinds
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons (ABF) Probable Playing XI
- Rahkeem Cornwall
- Jewel Andrew (WK)
- Karima Gore
- Bevon Jacobs
- Shakib Al Hasan
- Imad Wasim (C)
- Fabian Allen
- Shamar Springer
- Obed McCoy
- Jayden Seales
- Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar
TKR vs ABF Match Weather and Pitch Report
Taruba’s pitch is balanced, average score in the first innings 152 runs and 135 runs in the second. Fast and spin bowlers get average help, while batsmen can score runs in the early overs. Teams chasing have won 60% of the matches this season.
On 28 August 2025, Tarouba will have a temperature of 28-30°C, partly cloudy sky and 15-20% chance of rain. Light rain interruptions are possible, but a full match is expected.
TKR vs ABF 14th T20 Dream11 Prediction
Key Players for Dream11:
- Captain: Colin Munro or Karima Gore
- Vice-Captain: Usman Tariq or Obed McCoy
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Jewel Andrew
- Batsmen: Colin Munro, Kieron Pollard, Karima Gore
- All-rounders: Imad Wasim, Andre Russell, Shakib Al Hasan
- Bowlers: Usman Tariq, Obed McCoy, Akeal Hosein
TKR vs ABF Match Prediction
Trinbago Knight Riders vs Antigua and Barbuda Falcons Match Prediction: The explosive form of Colin Munro and Kieron Pollard in TKR’s batting, as well as the bowling of Usman Tariq and Akeal Hosein, puts them in a strong position.
ABF’s batting relies on Karima Gore and Imad Wasim, while Obed McCoy’s bowling is their biggest strength. ABF’s head-to-head record (3-0) gives them confidence, but TKR’s recent win and home ground advantage make them stronger.
Based on the statistics, TKR’s chances of winning are 60% and ABF’s are 40%. If TKR bat first and score 160+, their chances of winning will increase.
ABF will need early wickets from Obed McCoy and Jayden Seales and a big innings from Karima Gore to win. This is likely to be a close contest.
